How to pronounce rooftop
Say it like ROOF-top. Rooftop has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROOF).
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US American/ˈrufˌtɑp/ROOF-top
UK British/ˈruːfˌtɒp/ROOF-top
- ROOF
- top
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rooftop pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROOFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- topGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of rooftop
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ROOF-top.
What does rooftop mean?
noun
- the top of a (usually flat) roof
Where does rooftop come from?
From roof + top.
Questions about saying rooftop
How do you pronounce rooftop?
Say ROOF-top. The American pronunciation is /ˈrufˌtɑp/. In British English it is /ˈruːfˌtɒp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rooftop?
Rooftop has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROOF). Broken into parts: ROOF · top.
Is rooftop pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈruːfˌtɒp/ (ROOF-top).